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Bistango in Irvine

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Bistango offers artful New American cuisine in the Atrium Building in Irvine, California. We boast an extensive bar and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 400 varieties of wine. The ambiance is further enriched each season by revolving modern art exhibits, a full-service patio with… Read more

4.5

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Mateo Merlino

By Mateo Merlino on September 30, 2026 Verified by Google

Perfect for every occasion, family dinners, dates or business dinners. The quality of food and service is excellent. The waiters are very attentive, and the ambiance is chic, but not too much. Not to mention the nice garden patio. We had dinner there and we really enjoyed our experience. We’ll definitely be coming back !

Answer the Call

By Answer the Call on August 29, 2026 Verified by Google

Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere and excellent service. The setting definitely feels upscale, and the staff were attentive and professional. They also have live music, which is a really nice touch and adds a lot to the overall dining experience.

We ordered the lamb chops, and they were excellent—professionally prepared and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The quality and execution of the lamb chops were exactly what I would expect from a high-end restaurant.

Unfortunately, though, the overall quality of the food and cocktails was inconsistent and didn’t quite live up to the high-end experience I was expecting.

One thing that really surprised me was the cocktail glass—the handle felt noticeably sticky, as if it hadn’t been properly cleaned. That’s a small detail, but in a restaurant positioned at this level, it’s something I would expect to be taken care of.

The Italian seafood pasta was cooked perfectly, but the noodles were clumped together in several places. There were also a number of other small execution issues with the dishes. None of these problems would necessarily be a dealbreaker on their own, but together they made the meal feel less polished than I expected.

Overall, I really enjoyed the ambiance, live music, service, and especially the lamb chops. However, the food and cocktails were somewhat inconsistent, and the attention to detail needs to catch up with the restaurant’s upscale presentation. There’s definitely potential here, but the execution needs to be more consistent.

Alli Yu

By Alli Yu on July 30, 2026 Verified by Google

Finally made it here and it has a great outdoor patio. You need a ticket for the parking lot.

We came on jazz night which was a special event. We had great seats for the music!

Service was ok since it’s a special event. They started out well with the water refill but then it slacked off when meals were served and we never got anymore through our meal or after. We didn’t order last yet our meals came out almost last. Our food was also cold by the time we got it. I ended up sending my burger back since it was overcooked and fries were cold. My friend’s lamb chops were also cold so we had to wait even more.

The cheeseburger I wanted protein style but he didn’t know what I was talking about so I just said no bun. It was an ok burger, nothing special for $29. Every thing was a tad on the higher side.

Then we had to flag him down to try and get our bill. I know he did the best he could.

Overall, it’s ok. I don’t need to come back again.

Jade J

By Jade J on July 19, 2026 Verified by Google

We made a 4:30 p.m. reservation specifically for the premium afternoon tea and jazz experience, but we were not seated until approximately 5:10 p.m. Since the jazz performance ended at 5:30 p.m., we effectively missed most of the atmosphere we had paid to enjoy.

Unfortunately, the service and food only made the experience worse. The restaurant had run out of multiple teas, teapots, teacups, and clean plates for the tea service. We paid for what was advertised as a premium experience, yet the restaurant was not prepared to provide even the most basic elements of afternoon tea.

The food quality was extremely poor. Each individual tray was either missing items or included duplicates in place of the missing selections. The sandwich bread was hard and stale on one side, suggesting that it had been sitting out for an extended period. The chocolate cake bite had melted into an unappealing mush, and the cheese puff was stale and completely deflated.

We also struggled to receive hot water, sugar, cream, and other basic necessities. I had to repeatedly leave the table to ask for assistance. At one point, two different servers insisted that the tea I ordered was available until I personally showed them that the tea bag box was empty.

There was honestly no part of this experience that felt enjoyable, organized, or worth the premium price. This was easily the worst afternoon tea experience we have had in Orange County. The restaurant should seriously reconsider and completely revamp this service before continuing to promote it as a premium offering.

The experience presented on social media was entirely different from what was actually delivered. Based on our visit, I cannot recommend this afternoon tea service.

Hosh

By Hosh on December 11, 2025 Verified by Google

Food that tingles your taste buds, ambience that relaxes you and makes you feel at home, and service that wants to make you come back again! Nearly everything we had was curated and extremely tasteful. Something as simple as their garlic soup was one of the best soups I have had!

If you are thinking about bringing your family, coming alone and bringing someone especial, you and your companions won't regret it!

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Bistango in Irvine 4.5 out of 5.0 based on 1,014 user reviews.

Bistango in Irvine
19100 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA
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M-Th 11:30am-9pm, F 11:30am-10pm, Sa 5pm-10pm, Su Closed

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